Confronting Typhon: The Father of All Monsters in Hades 2
In the rich tapestry of Greek mythology, few beings inspire as much dread as Typhon, revered as the Father of All Monsters. In the upcoming title Hades 2, he forms a formidable alliance with Chronos, posing a significant threat to Melinoe and the Olympian pantheon.
Typhon is traditionally depicted as a colossal, winged giant, possessing a humanoid upper body paired with serpentine legs, frequently described variably across sources as having anywhere between four and a hundred heads. His appearance as the harbinger of catastrophic storms complements his legendary parentage, as he is responsible for spawning dangerous beasts like the Lernaean Hydra and the fiery Chimera in conjunction with Echidna.
Historical accounts narrate that Typhon once fell to the might of the gods, who imprisoned him beneath Mount Etna in Tartarus. If you find yourself facing this progenitor of nightmares, follow our guide to prepare effectively for combat.
Preparation for the Typhon Encounter
Your primary objective before facing Typhon, the ultimate adversary on the Surface, is to gather a maximum of Centaur Hearts and Soul Tonics. Amassing these items will enhance your health and magical capabilities for the intense battle ahead.
Aim to accumulate around 300 HP and 250 Magick for the best chance of success, while going beyond these numbers will certainly bolster your position.
When selecting Keepsakes, consider the following options:
- Odysseus’ Knuckle Bones: At epic rarity, this item inflicts an initial 15% damage to Typhon while reducing incoming damage by 10%.Ideal if you have some Death Defiance left.
- Schelemeus’ Luckier Tooth: This alternative also serves like Death Defiance, allowing you to start the fight with 101 health at epic rarity.
- Bring Toula: For one additional Death Defiance, while she only restores 10 HP, increasing your bond with her can yield benefits such as reviving with 40 HP.
Utilize any useful Boons discovered during your journey, particularly:
- Aphrodite’s Flutter Strike
- Poseidon’s Wave Flourish
- Aphrodite’s Rapture Ring
- Hestia’s Cardio Gain
For Selene’s Gift, I recommend acquiring Phase Shift, which can slow down adversaries by 50%.A sound weapon choice is Xinth (Black Coat).
Strategies to Defeat Typhon
One of the most significant hurdles during this battle is the absence of Typhon’s health bar, complicating your ability to track your progress. To emerge victorious, patience is key; minimizing incoming damage is crucial to outlasting this ferocious foe.
This confrontation begins slower than others, akin to encounters with Prometheus, allowing for a period of adjustment. However, Typhon quickly escalates the intensity of his attacks. Understanding his attack patterns during the initial phase is essential.
During the second and third phases, Typhon hurls damaging eggs that can deploy powerful monsters upon hatching. Targeting these eggs early on helps prevent overwhelming enemy spawns. Use opportunities to inflict damage on Typhon when safe, until his health is sufficiently depleted.
Phase 1: Typhon’s Initial Assault
| Attack | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Exploding Eyeball | Typhon throws a massive eyeball that creates AoE explosions upon landing, releasing smaller projectiles. | Evade the projectile and its AoE impact. |
| Laser Beam | A broad beam projected from his serpentine tongue horizontally. | Dodge through or stay directly beneath him. |
| Jaw Smash | A close-range melee attack where Typhon slams his jaw to the ground. | Evacuate when seeing the warning indicator on his jaw. |
| Swirling Eyes | Six eyes release projectiles that explode, creating a dangerous zone. | Avoid projectiles by moving to safer parts of the arena. |
| Summoning Gust of Wind | Generates wind currents that limit movement. | Dodge towards the opposite side of the gust. |
| Creating Whirlwinds | Engenders three substantially damaging whirlwinds. | Quickly navigate away from any summoned whirlwinds. |
In this phase, focus on avoiding the Exploding Eyeballs and Swirling Eyes, as both can cause extensive AoE damage. While the Whirlwinds present a challenge, learn to navigate them effectively. Seize openings created by the more manageable Laser Beam and Jaw Smash to unleash your counterattacks.
Upon inflicting sufficient damage, Typhon will cloak himself in a black storm, emerging visibly wounded—a sign of the impending second phase.
Phase 2: The Hatchling Dilemma
| Attack | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Laying Enemy Mob Eggs | Typhon launches several eggs, the amount determining the strength of the ensuing enemies. | Prioritize destroying as many eggs as possible before they hatch. |
During this phase, Typhon’s egg-laying attack introduces a time-sensitive mechanic. You have only ten seconds to clear the eggs before they hatch into challenging foes. These enemies possess armor, so optimizing your strikes and special attacks is advantageous.
After defeating these enemies, continue focusing on Typhon, eventually leading to Zeus’s divine assistance, summoning thunderbolts down upon him. When Typhon falls, use this moment to attack his vulnerable tongue.
Phase 3: A Scarred Beast
In Phase 3, despite the absence of new attacks, Typhon appears more scarred from previous confrontations, particularly from Zeus’s onslaught.
This portion revisits attacks from earlier phases alongside a renewed egg-spawning mechanic, still requiring vigilance against his damaging strikes while you attempt to destroy the eggs within a limited window.
Stay alert for his fist slams, which will induce shockwaves that necessitate swift dodging, ideally allowing you to stay focused on obliterating eggs.
Phase 4: The Final Confrontation
| Attack | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Triple Exploding Eyeballs | Typhon launches three exploding eyeballs that generate intense AoE damage. | Avoid areas where the explosions will occur. |
| Double Laser Beam | Fires two consecutive laser beams horizontally. | Maintain your position beneath Typhon to avoid damage. |
| More Swirling Eyes | Increased from six to seven, leading to expanded AoE damage zones. | Move promptly to a clear area to sidestep these threats. |
| Spinning Tentacles | Summons spinning tentacles from the ground that attack rapidly. | Dodge effectively to navigate these strikes. |
Throughout this final phase, anticipate more potent iterations of his previous attacks, including the new spinning tentacles. Each blow will have greater damage than before, necessitating careful movement and strategic dodging to maintain your health and combat effectiveness.
Rewards for Defeating Typhon
Victory over Typhon yields valuable rewards:
- Void Lens x1
This item is essential for upgrades, achievable only through multiple encounters with Typhon on the Surface. Utilize the Void Lens to enhance the Arcana Cards, such as “Divinity”and “Judgment, ”requiring additional resources calculated from its rarity.
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